BA is trialling the new scheme with 100 of its cabin crew with a view to rolling it out to all senior crew members in the coming months.
BA said cabin crew will be able to offer a "bespoke" service through the use of the iPads. Staff will have access to information such as customers' previous travel arrangements, a seating plan of fliers and their travelling companions and special meal requests.
The iPads replace the crew's previous information system comprising of a long scroll of paper with up to 337 names on.
The information will now be loaded onto the iPads via the 3G network prior to take-off.
Bill Francis, head of in-flight customer experience, British Airways, said: "The iPad is already allowing us to offer a more personalised on-board service, but the possibilities for future development are endless.
"We're receiving great feedback from cabin crew and customers already. It allows the crew to offer the thoughtful service they want to deliver and customers are treated as valued guests."
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